For 37 years, David has been helping companies in the wood products industry maximize their performance. A Change Agent, and expert at Change Management, David has designed, engineered and implemented breakthrough manufacturing solutions for companies such as KraftMaid, Steelcase, Pittsburg Forest Products and Island Architectural Woodwork. A distinguished lecturer, author and industry expert, David is continually helping manufacturers improve their performance by optimizing their People, Processes and Tools. He uses all his capabilities to provide direction and innovation to clients’ projects and business needs.
People
The ultimate success of any organization depends on its people: the quality of its people, their training and the corporate culture. With experience worldwide over many decades, David has a particular expertise in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of existing or potential employees and is a great resource in creating an innovative, can do, customer centric corporate culture.
Processes
Optimization can only be achieved through well-conceived and well-executed processes. Drawing on a vast knowledge base and unparalleled experience, David can design efficient and effective processes for today while laying the foundation for your manufacturing processes of the future. It is that combination of knowledge of the past, understanding the present and planning for the future that allows David to develop the right Best Practices for your organization.
Tools
Technology has changed the face of manufacturing. We are in a period of rapid technological change and the next 15 years will present more advancement than we have seen in our lifetimes. The tools of manufacturing have changed drastically and the biggest investment is in technology such as CNC, hardware or software. Companies must realize a return on their investments in technology while at the same time being open to reinvestment as breakthroughs occur. David’s experience enables him to identify the right tools for today, while laying a solid foundation for your Company of tomorrow.
Direction
The key to success of any project is a well thought out plan that takes into consideration both where the organization is today and where it wants to be in the future. David has the experience to provide you with Direction to achieve your short, mid and long-term objectives.
- Short, mid and long-term
- Manufacturing
- Tactical
- Strategic
- Project
- Staffing
Innovation
- Developed an integrated manufacturing cell resulting in labor cost reductions of 90%.
- Developed a fully automated and integrated production line resulting in labor cost reductions of 50%.
- Led the design team for the largest and most automated kitchen cabinet plant in the country.
- Led the development of the first CNC machines for application of tee molding
- Led the development of the environmentally friendly technology of powder coating for fiber board
- Developed hundreds of designs currently in use throughout North America
- During the recent financial crisis, reengineered the entire manufacturing operation of a major Millworker to include staffing, processes, equipment and technology resulting in labor savings in excess of 40%, significant improvements in meeting delivery dates and improved quality
Capabilities
- Design:
- Cost reduction
- Efficiency
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous flow work cells
- Change management, team building and corporate culture
- Procurement of production machinery and support equipment
- Production of technology
- Quality control best practices
- Trouble shooting and redesign
- Custom machine design
- Managing manufacturing facilities and services
Honors
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Innovator of the Year - Woodworking Machinery Industry Association, 1995
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Challengers Award Judge - International Wood Fair, 1994 to 2002
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Presenter - Second International Wood Congress, Hannover, Germany, 1999
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Presenter - Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim, Germany, 2000
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Presenter at numerous trade associations including IWF, NSFA, and NKBA
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